Colleen Kessler is a homeschooling mom and author.  In today’s episode, Gabi and Colleen discuss her most recent book, Raising Resilient Sons. They touch on the challenges of parenting while also educating our children and the emotional toll it can take.  Colleen stresses the importance of giving ourselves grace and forgiveness for our mistakes and communicating those things to our children.  She discusses the importance of intentional connection with each child and your spouse as well as group connection each day.  

You can find Colleen on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest @colleenkessler and Facebook @raisinglifelonglearners or her website.  She is currently selling her book Raising Resilient Sons, wherever you can buy books, and encourages you to find a local bookstore to buy it!  She also has a Membership where you can find support for your unique children.

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In this episode, Gabi interviews Mary Prather, founder of Squilt Music and Homegrown Learners.  This homeschool mom runs her business with her husband and they have 2 children, one in college and one in high school.  Mary is a music educator at heart and loves teaching music and the love of music to children of all ages.  This love has led her down a path to owning a business with her husband and teaching children all over the country.  Listen in as we explore her homeschool journey and how Squilt Music came to be.

You can find Mary on Instagram @squiltmusic and @homegrown_learners and also  at her websites for Squilt Music and Homegrown Learners.

In this episode, Gabi welcomes us back after a bit of a break.  She explains how life has been a bit crazy for her and how music has helped her keep perspective and reset her mindset during this difficult time.  Join us to hear about how music can help us through the difficult times in our lives!